Birthday Card using Taco Fiesta

 Hello Crafty Friends! 

I'm quickly jumping on to share a recent card I created just in time for this week's TGIF Challenges #404 - birthday cards.

My take on the birthday card didn't have anything to do with the sketch shown besides the birthday part of it and that's because...

The Taco Fiesta stamp set is one of my favorite sets in the 2023 Mini Catalog by Stampin' UP! so I HAD TO use it for my brother's birthday card!

I love creating shaker cards and birthday cards are always the perfect excuse for making them! In combination with the Stampin' Blends, the Taco Fiesta stamp set and the Dandy Designs DSP (FREE thru Feb. 28th), this is such a fun card!

Don't forget to finish off the inside and stamp on the envelope before you put all your supplies away! For the inside of this card, I trimmed off the top flap of a 3"x3" envelope so I can include a little cash inside as my brother's birthday gift.

The "happy birthday brother" is from the Best Family Ever stamp set. Love everything about this greetings stamp set since it's so versatile!

Cardmaking Supplies:

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a look at this week's creation! Don't hesitate to comment below on your thoughts about the Taco Fiesta stamp set. 

Until next time ...

 

The January-April 2023 Mini Catalog is here!

 Hello Crafty Friends & Happy New Year! 

After taking a long break from social media and blogging, I'm back into gear just in time for the moment many have been waiting for....

Introducing the NEW and Wonderful January-April 2023 Mini Catalog!

With the turn of every page, you’ll find stunning product suites, inspiring project ideas, and the kind of coordination you can’t find anywhere else!

Along with this awesome catalog comes the biggest promotions of the year: Sale-a-bration (SAB)! 

 

 

The SAB brochure contains great products you can earn for FREE when you shop, host, or join the Stampin' UP! team between January 5th to February 28th, 2023.

Sale-A-Bration is an excellent time to join Stampin’ Up! as part of my team. In addition to the already excellent value of the Starter Kit, if you decide to sign up as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-A-Bration, you can choose from three incredible options:

• Option 1: The exclusive Boho Blue Mini Machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.
• Option 2: The original white Mini Machine ($63 value) + your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $129.
• Option 3: Your choice of $175* of Stampin’ Up! products for only $99.

*That’s $50 more product than the standard Starter Kit offer!

Product Videos

Watch these videos to get to know the Mini Catalog & Sale-a-bration Brochure:

• New Bundles 
• Fancy Flora Suite
• Designer Series Paper (DSP)
• Regency Park Suite
• Earn FREE stamp sets
• Join during SAB - find out what benefits you get with being a SU! demo here.
• Sale-a-brate with DSP

DSP Color Coordination Resource

I normally like to share my go-to cheat sheet for all the DSP that is featured on each catalog. This is perfect for a quick glance at what coordinating colors are featured on each set of DSP. I Love using this when I design a project and am thinking of what colors to use.

I highly recommend that you print this out in high quality so that you may view the colors as they should be. I always have mine handy on my clipboard in front of my stamping area for quick and easy reference.

Country Bouquet Bundle 

This discounted bundle is a set of products within the Country Floral Lane Suite of products as shown on page 8-9 of the Mini Catalog. 

I joined in on this week's TGIF Challenges #401 and decided to create a few quick and simple set of cards to showcase what you can do with this bundle! 

As part of the effort in saving time and creating something simple, use the Kraft Note Cards & Envelopes, which are precut and scored for you! With 20 cards and envelopes included in this set, you can make lots of cards in no time!

Card-making Tips:

• Use the Country Gingham DSP to cut out a 2-3/4" circle, using the Layering Circles Dies. Then use the Country Bouquet Punch to partially punch out the large heart from the DSP.
• Stamp the heart outline image from the Country Bouquet Stamp Set onto Basic White cardstock using the coordinating ink color. Punch out the full heart using the Country Bouquet Punch. 
• Adhere the gingham DSP onto the card front using dimensionals then adhere the full heart directly onto the card front and aligned with the partial heart on the DSP piece with Stamp n Seal adhesive.
• Randomly stamp the small hearts images in the coordinating ink color. 
• You can do some simple stamping on the inside of the card as shown below.

Card-making Supplies:

Thank you SO MUCH for joining me today! I do hope you will enjoy the Mini Catalog and Sale-a-bration brochure as much as I do! 

If you are wanting your very own copy of the catalog & brochure, please contact your local Stampin' UP! Demonstrator by clicking on the "Find a Demonstrator" link at the top the Stampin' UP! website. If you don't have one, I would love to get those catalogs to you, so please contact me. 

Have a wonderful start to the new year 2023!!! Until next time ...